Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Designs and implements various multiplayer gameplay features including AI, weapons, systems and more
Works closely with content creators on feature implementation, providing technical, creative, and scheduling feedback; expand and adapt designs to meet project goals
Builds and improves proprietary tools to expose gameplay features and systems to content creators
Solicits feedback from the team on how to streamline workflow and improve efficiency
Provides time estimates to leads and management; keeps co-workers up-to-date on progress of programming work as well as non-programming prerequisites for feature implementation
Other duties may be assigned
Education and/or Experience:
Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, (desired) and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Strong 3D math skills, including but not limited to practical knowledge of vectors and vector operations, matrices and matrix transformations, and the various different representations of rotations (Euler, angle-axis, quaternion)
The basics of intersection testing and collision are a plus
Proficient with an application programming language (C++)
Ability to adhere to the prevalent coding style and practices, including source control standards
Understanding of procedural and object-oriented programming paradigms
Familiarity with commercial content creation packages
Familiarity with component-based programming paradigms
Desired: Proficiency in a scripting language (Python, Perl, Javascript, etc)
Other Skills:
Familiarity with common game object replication patterns and network architectures a plus
Dedication towards individual and team growth
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative environment
Ability to drive the creation of fun and innovative gameplay
Must be flexible with schedule changes and shifting timetables
Needs to be able to work independently and efficiently when required